MEDINA COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
AUGUST 2017 NEWSLETTER

Ever wonder what happens during shut down?
NO SURFACE LEFT UNTOUCHED!


  

Why Core Strength Is Important
by Kerrie Riolo
M.Ed. Cert. Exercise Physiologist
 
If I had a dollar for every time I told a client to "engage their core" I'd be very, very wealthy.
There's a good reason I sound like a broken record. A strong core is essential to a properly functioning body.
It's quite literally the center of your body. Your core consists of muscles that work together in coordination to support your spine. It houses all your inner organs, and central nervous system. Your core is involved when you twist, squat, lift anything, your core even helps you walk, and tie your shoes. Basically it helps you do just about everything!
While looking good is a nice motivator - six pack abs are actually beside the point. (Though let's be real who doesn't want a flat, toned stomach?) Fat accumulated in the belly can be particularly dangerous to our health, and increases risk of heart disease and diabetes.
A weak core can also impair how well your arms and legs function. Almost all motions begin or move through the core.
Here are 3 compelling reasons to focus on core strength:
  • Back Pain - Experts estimate that roughly 80% of the population will experience back pain during their life time. Even if you don't currently have pain this is reason enough to pay attention. When you strengthen your core - one of the key muscle groups responsible for posture and stability - you're basically providing the body with an internal corset to support the spine.
  • Balance - I often tell people balance is one of those things that if you don't use it you lose it. As we age our balance can significantly decline. It becomes more and more important to take care of our core so we can maintain balance and avoid falls. A strong core can even delay aging as it helps to keep the body in alignment.
  • It helps you look thinner - Okay this falls in the vanity category, but it's accurate. Good posture goes hand in hand with core strength, and both can help you look leaner and taller.
 
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The Fall Program Brochure
is now av ail a ble! It's packed with the sche dules for fitness and aquatics classes, special programs and activities through December. Stop in and pick up your copy or click here to download.  



Ellie's Flower Garden is a labor of love

Fitness Room Attendant, Ellie Sikula, wanted to beautify the outside of the Rec Center. After talking with patrons about planting flowers, many of them offered to give her cuttings and splittings from their plants at home. Ellie carefully planted their offerings and has been taking care of the plants for all to enjoy. Thank you to our patrons for bringing in their plants and especially thank you to Ellie for her loving care.


The results are in! Your Medina Community Recreation Center is the Best of the Best in three categories!

Best Community Rec Center
Best Fitness/Workout Center
Best Summer Camp

Many thanks to all who voted for MCRC! 


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MCRC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST 
26 - Registration for Learn to Swim Classes opens

SEPTEMBER 
8 - Senior Lecture & Lunch Series - "Hearing Loss & Helping the Hearing Impaired" - Ben Widemeyer HCP, Beltone Audiology. Lunch provided by Life Care Center of Medina.
16 - Just Kid's Stuff Garage Sale 
29 - Senior Lecture & Lunch Series - "Happiness, Humor and Healing" - Debra Wagner, Crossroads Hospice. Lunch provided by Samaritan Care Center. 
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GENERAL FACILITY SUMMER HOURS  
Memorial Day-Labor Day 

Monday-Friday:
5:30am-9pm
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Natatorium closes 1 hour prior
to facility closing.


The MCRC Operating Calendar does not correspond with the Medina City School District Calendar. The MCRC will remain open for business during school vacations, teacher in-service days, some holidays and snow/calamity days.
MCRC STAFF

Mike Wright
Recreation Center Director

Susan Becks

Senior Programs Coordinator

Darlene Donkin
Aquatics Manager

Maureen Dowell

Programs Specialist

Kurt Gehring

Recreation Supervisor

Nita Justice

Programs Manager

Michelle Kwiatkowski

Office Administrator

Linda Loveless

Marketing Coordinator

Christy Moats

Finance Assistant

Sandy Tomazic

Rental Coordinator

Julie Worsdall

Pool Manager
PLAN YOUR NEXT  PARTY OR GET-TOGETHER AT THE MEDINA REC!
  • Swim Parties
  • End-of-the-Season Sports Parties
  • Showers
  • Business Meetings
  • Non-Profit Group Meetings

FOR DETAILS:

Click on the Facilities Rental General Info page at medinarec.org